UW Health·Madison, Wisconsin
Provide specialized intensive care to adult patients with complex neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injuries. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physicians and nurses to deliver high-quality, evidence-based interventions in a fast-paced neurocritical care unit.
00 pm - 7:30 am with a two in six weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.
Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked.
Bring your passion in caring for others to our 18-bed Neuro ICU on B4/4, a high acuity unit that embraces research and quality improvement while serving as a hub of intensive care for our Comprehensive Stroke Center at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking an experienced inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to join our remarkable neurocritical care team!
About the
Fast-paced unit that specializes in the care of critically ill adult patients with a variety of neuro diagnoses including, but not limited to: stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, seizure, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and surgical resections.
Utilize strong critical thinking skills and provide specialized interventions while working with multimodal neurologic technology including intracranial pressure management, EEG and advanced neuroimaging.
Work alongside a team of motivated nurses where nurse-driven collaboration and partnership with nationally certified physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary care team is valued.
An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
Tuition benefits eligibility on day one of employment - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
University Hospital [http://www.uwhealth.org/locations/Location.action?locationdetail=&_sourcePage=/index.jsp&locationId=170] in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital [http://www.uwhealth.org/news/nine-specialties-ranked-in-nations-top-50-by-us-news-no-1-in-wisconsin/51236] and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
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Candidates must be a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Wisconsin or a compact state with at least six months of nursing experience. Current CPR/BLS certification is required upon hire, with ACLS certification required within six months.
Market context
In Wisconsin, CNA openings are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and other patient-care settings. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with current state certification, though some will also consider applicants who have completed a 75-hour training program and are awaiting the state exam. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and availability before applying.